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Last week, the Senate passed S. 1253 – dubbed Preventing the Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Youth Act – a bill that would effectively prohibit online sales of e-cigarettes and would outright prohibit the United States Postal Service from delivering vapor products. This bill, driven by Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), places e-cigarettes into the Preventing All Cigarette Trafficking Act of 2009 (PACT) Act. Forcing e-cigarettes into the PACT Act is a simplistic concept that is antiquated, unnecessary, and completely out of step with the times. First, the bill’s “signature on delivery” requirement will require contact during every delivery at a...

The biggest hurdle comes later this year when Juul and other e juice companies must submit an application to the Food and Drug Administration seeking permission to remain on the market. Crosthwaite, CEO of Juul, says he is “very excited” to make its case. He plans to submit scientific studies showing Juul products can be a beneficial alternative for smokers, and will highlight the company’s plans to limit vaping by minors.In his nine months at the helm, Crosthwaite has joined President Donald Trump at the White House and testified before a House committee. He declined to elaborate on any additional...

New Zealand is putting its faith in e-cigarettes as part of the arsenal of quitting tools available to help us reach our target of being smoke free by 2025 As Italy went into lockdown to stop the spread of Covid-19, among the businesses to be closed were vape shops. But then the Italian government did a U-turn and allowed them to stay open, largely thanks to lobbying from one man, respiratory specialist Riccardo Polosa. He pointed out that if Italy’s million or so vapers couldn’t access e-cigarettes, they were going to turn to smoking tobacco instead to meet their nicotine needs, damaging their health...

Using the traditional method of smoking and inviting unwanted carcinogens is old school now. With time and evolution of devices for recreational usage, the world of smoking too observed a change. The device responsible for this change is a vaporizer. A vaporizer is gradually gaining attention from the masses due to its generously offered benefits. The convenience and ease for sure make it beneficial, though its versatility is not only limited to these two traits. The constantly evolving vaping industry is proposing new gadgets and techniques to reap the best out of your vaping experience. From using increasing its potential...

Cannabis legalization is slowly catching up in many parts of the world. The cannabinoids present in Cannabis make it a plant offering various health benefits to the body. Among the three major cannabinoids, CBD has gathered interest for its unique nature. The compound does not give a high, as is the case of THC, but has many medicinal applications. CBD has been effective in patients suffering from ailments, including chronic pain, insomnia, cholesterol. One such area that CBD can offer value is in the segment of mental health. Depression, anxiety, PTSD, insomnia, are some of the many mental ailments. Most...

A large number of Canadians and Americans succumb to opioid epidemic every day. About 91 Americans die daily because of opioid-linked drug overdoses. There has been an increase of use and abuse of opioid drugs, and in 2016, Canada reported about 2,400 opioid-linked deaths. Following opioid-related deaths, it is clear that the use of opioids for pain management can lead to an addiction that can pose more damage on the use of the treatment. The drug’s harmful effects outweigh its benefits. Therefore, many interventions, like pharmaceuticals therapies have come to find a panacea for overdose prevention. However, embracing of pharmaceutical...